Spacious Cottage beside the Caldon Canal

Sleeping 10 people in 5 bedrooms (2 double rooms/3 twin, 2 ensuite), this canal-side cottage is perfect for families and friends wanting to explore the Staffordshire Peak District, the Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent and the market town of Leek. Alton Towers theme park is half an hour away. A fully equipped kitchen, dining table and chairs for 10 people, large sitting room with log burner and bifold doors out to a private garden. Full bathroom upstairs, family shower room downstairs. Games room. The space Caldon Cottage sleeps 10 people in five waterway-themed bedrooms (2 double, 3 twin), with 3 of the bedrooms being on the ground floor. The two upstairs bedrooms have reduced headrooms being in the old attic of the original house. There is a fully equipped kitchen and adjacent dining area which comfortably seats 10 people. The kitchen includes a large fridge/freezer, AGA Rangemaster cooker, microwave, Belfast sink, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, a full inventory of cooking equipment and local and vintage ceramics from The Potteries. The large sitting room has a Mediterranean feel to it, with comfy seating for 10. The bifold doors provide open access out on to the garden during warmer months, while the log burner makes for a cosy time when it’s colder outside. Upstairs is a games room with smart TV, DVD player and further comfortable seating, and a well-stocked games cupboard for keeping guests entertained during the evenings. (Please note that currently the only TV is upstairs in the games room so please bear this in mind when booking.) Please note that the internet/broadband speeds can be variable and this property may not be suitable for anyone wishing to work while away on holiday. The family bathroom with full size bath (and shower over) is upstairs, while there is a family shower room downstairs. Two of the downstairs bedrooms have en suite facilities (one full en suite with shower, the other just toilet and basin). The proximity of the road, the canal and an unfenced stream mean that children and dogs should be supervised at all times when they are outside in the garden. For families with very young children there is a bath, a travel cot and a high chair, and the games room features “Toddler Corner” with suitable toys. Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcomed. Guest access You will be renting the whole house, along with part of the garden for your exclusive use. On the same property, along the canal frontage further away from the house, are some boat moorings, so you may see one or two people coming and going along the canal bank. You will have exclusive use of the car parking area in front of the house, along with additional parking over the road if you have more than 5 cars in your party. Other things to note On the edge of the Peak District, Endon makes an excellent base for exploring the hills and valleys of the national park. The market town of Leek is just 5 miles away, and it’s a half hour drive through the beautiful countryside to get to Alton Towers 17 miles away. This is a great base if you are interested in exploring railways and canals, with the Caldon Canal on the doorstep and the Trent & Mersey Canal a few miles away. The Churnet Valley Railway and Rudyard Lake Steam Railway are both less than 5 miles away, and slightly further afield is the Foxfield Railway and the Apedale Valley Light Railway. Stoke-on-Trent is famous for its Potteries, and many of them have visitor centres, tea rooms and hands-on studios making for a great day out. There are various museums and visitor centres in the local area, and two National Trust properties nearby , Biddulph Grange and Little Moreton Hall, 20 mins and 25 mins away respectively. There are 3 pubs in easy walking distance – one half a mile away, another two within ¾ mile (and many more accessible on foot along footpaths or the adjacent canal towpath). Just 10 minutes walk away is The Endon Railway Tearoom, serving tea and coffee, cakes and filled Staffordshire Oatcakes (a local delicacy). A village shop and a pharmacy are also in walking distance.